Day two of ICEM 2022 in Melbourne brought together health equity, cardiology and leadership. Natalie May reflects on care for marginalised communities, gender equity, troponin testing and extracorporeal CPR, drawing out lessons from the conference sessions.
A 2022 journal club examining the LOVIT trial of intravenous vitamin C in ICU patients with sepsis receiving vasopressors. It reviews death and persistent organ dysfunction outcomes, and reflects on how early enthusiasm for a treatment should be tested by stronger evidence.
A 2022 appraisal of sex differences in tranexamic acid use after trauma. The review separates analyses of treatment effectiveness from registry data on prescribing, considering differences between patient groups and what the findings can explain about unequal treatment and where uncertainty remains.
How can doctors make emergency care research part of their careers? This 2022 guide compares NHS research roles and university clinical academic posts, covering training routes, funding, mentorship and practical steps towards building a research-active department.
Simon and Iain look back at the St Emlyn's blog and podcast from March and April 2022. They also mark the podcast passing one million downloads and thank listeners for their feedback.
A 2022 journal club comparing anterior-posterior and anterior-lateral pad positions for elective cardioversion of atrial fibrillation. It reviews a randomised trial and asks how far its findings can be applied to emergency cardioversion or defibrillation for cardiac arrest.
Practical perspectives on trauma care and team leadership.
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